The League of Nations The League of Nations

The League of Nations Encourage co-operation Stop aggression AIMS Disarmament Improve social conditions

Membership l l l 42 members - by 1930’s 59 Defeated countries could not

Structure The Assembly Each country one vote Permanent court of International Justice Based at

Powers of the League l l If a country ignored the ruling of the

Strengths of the League l l Many countries supported it in early days -

Weaknesses of League l l l USA didn’t join No real power - relied

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The League of Nations

The League of Nations Encourage co-operation Stop aggression AIMS Disarmament Improve social conditions

Membership l l l 42 members - by 1930’s 59 Defeated countries could not join (e. g. Germany) Russia excluded because communist USA did not join - isolation from world affairs A club for the victorious?

Structure The Assembly Each country one vote Permanent court of International Justice Based at The Hague Settle disputes peacefully No power of enforcement The Council Met several times a year and in emergencies 5 permanent members Each had right to veto any idea The Secretariat Kept records - civil service

Powers of the League l l If a country ignored the ruling of the League it could: Put pressure on Refuse to trade - sanctions Send in troops - member countries join together

Strengths of the League l l Many countries supported it in early days - they wanted peace Had some early successes: Settled some land disputes in 1920’s helped refugees, dealt with spread of disease, fought for better conditions for people

Weaknesses of League l l l USA didn’t join No real power - relied on goodwill and persuasion No permanent army Disarmament not realistic Structure a disaster - everyone had to agree before any action taken